Diversifying a Small Crop Farm with Hogs, Poultry, Apples and Plums

Project Overview

FNC97-190
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1997: $1,536.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Fruits: apples, plums
  • Animals: poultry, swine

Practices

  • Animal Production: grazing - rotational, watering systems, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: windbreaks
  • Education and Training: demonstration
  • Farm Business Management: marketing management
  • Production Systems: integrated crop and livestock systems
  • Soil Management: soil quality/health
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